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How does a scrubber help in reducing the formation of acid rain?

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A scrubber is a device that absorbs gaseous pollutants. It consists of a fine spray of water and gas rising from the stack, which is passed through the scrubber where water absorbs sulphur dioxide. Thus the formation of this constituent of acid rain is reduced. Below diagram shows the working of a scrubber :

How does a scrubber help in reducing the formation of acid rain? Atmospheric Pollution, Concise Chemistry Solutions ICSE Class 9.

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